🌱 Patch AM: What Rochester police say they found inside a northwest home

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In today's newsletter:

• What Rochester police say they found inside a northwest home
• Where can you legally ride e-bikes and scooters in Rochester?
• Why Rochester's chamber is backing Google's controversial Pine Island data center

Also on today's calendar: Around The World Camp and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rochester Man Arrested After Police Find Cocaine At Home (kroc.com) — Rochester police arrested a 24-year-old man after a traffic stop and search of his northwest Rochester home allegedly turned up more than 85 grams of cocaine, Xanax pills, and drug-packaging materials. Officers say they first found cocaine during a stop, then cleared his girlfriend and three children from the house before executing the warrant; he's now facing multiple felony drug charges and remains under conditional bail.
   

• Do electric bikes and scooters need to follow the same rules on roads and trails? (postbulletin.com) — If you ride or drive around Rochester, new guidance clarifies where e-bikes, scooters, mopeds, and similar electric rides are allowed on city trails, sidewalks, and streets. The city explains age limits, speed caps, licensing rules, and why some faster or modified bikes are treated like motorcycles, stressing that riders must respect sidewalks and trails while drivers keep bike lanes clear.
   

• Rochester chamber backs massive Pine Island data center (klfdradio.com) — A major regional data center proposed for Pine Island, just north of Rochester, now has the full backing of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, despite strong local opposition. Chamber leaders argue Google's Project Skyway would bring hundreds of construction jobs, more than 100 permanent positions, and major school and tax investments, while critics remain concerned about secrecy and environmental impacts.
   

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Tuesday October 13
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• October Executive Director Convo →
  Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester
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Thursday October 15
• Around The World Camp →
  Boundless Playspace and Activity Center, 3825 Superior Dr NW, Rochester
  9:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Fall Family Fun Day →
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Friday October 30
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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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